Meaning & Definition of word "Correlate"

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    Correlate

    /ˈkɔːrəˌleɪt/

    noun:

    • 1. a thing that has a mutual relationship or connection with another.
      • Example: The study highlights the correlate of stress and heart disease.
    • 2. a statistical measure that describes the extent to which two variables are related.
      • Example: The correlate between temperature and ice cream sales was evident during the summer months.

    verb:

    • 1. to show or establish a relationship between two or more things.
      • Example: Researchers aim to correlate sleep patterns with academic performance.
    • 2. to have a mutual relationship or connection.
      • Example: The scientists found that increased exercise correlates with better health outcomes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'correlatus', past participle of 'correlare' meaning 'to relate together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    correlate with:

    to have a mutual relationship with something.

    strongly correlate:

    to have a significant or substantial connection.

    directly correlate:

    to have a relationship that is straightforward or intuitive.

    Related Words

    correlation:

    a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things.

    correlative:

    having a mutual relationship; corresponding.

    Slang Meanings of correlate

    Meaning: to connect the dots

    Example Sentence: We need to correlate these facts to solve the mystery.

    Meaning: to link up

    Example Sentence: You need to correlate all the data we have.